Recent Episodes
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Episode 65: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director Stig Asmussen (2023)
Mar 1, 2023 – 48:00 -
IGN Presents | The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station
Nov 4, 2022 – 03:09 -
Episode 64: Gears of War Creator Cliff Bleszinski
Nov 1, 2022 – 57:54 -
Episode 63: Rick & Morty Co-Creator Justin Roiland
Oct 18, 2022 – 01:16:03 -
Episode 62: Halo Infinite Director Joseph Staten
Nov 23, 2021 – 01:08:36 -
Episode 61: Bethesda's Todd Howard (2021 Interview)
Nov 9, 2021 – 43:44 -
Episode 60: Elder Scrolls Online Boss Matt Firor
Jun 15, 2021 – 01:00:30 -
Episode 59: Shadow Warrior 3 Game Director Kuba Opoń
May 25, 2021 – 41:30 -
Episode 58: Game Industry Investigative Reporter Jason Schreier
May 11, 2021 – 01:12:46 -
Episode 57: IO Interactive CEO and Co-Owner Hakan Abrak
Apr 6, 2021 – 01:20:55 -
Episode 56: Six Days in Fallujah's Peter Tamte and Jaime Griesemer
Mar 23, 2021 – 01:17:53 -
Episode 55: Aliens: Fireteam Leads Craig Zinkievich and Matt Highison
Mar 16, 2021 – 58:47 -
Episode 54: Raven Software Cofounder Brian Raffel
Oct 27, 2020 – 59:33 -
Episode 53: The Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley
Aug 25, 2020 – 01:15:39 -
Episode 52: Jon Brooke and Lee Singleton (Outriders, Hitman Go, Sleeping Dogs)
Aug 18, 2020 – 44:57 -
Episode 51: Max Schaefer and Matt Uelmen (Diablo 1, 2, and Torchlight)
Jun 23, 2020 – 01:06:09 -
Episode 50: Marcus Lehto (Halo, Disintegration)
May 12, 2020 – 01:15:30 -
Episode 49: Robin Walker and Chris Remo (Valve/Half-Life: Alyx)
Mar 24, 2020 – 01:07:30 -
Episode 48: Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton (id Software/DOOM Eternal)
Feb 19, 2020 – 01:12:49 -
Episode 47: Stig Asmussen (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, God of War trilogy)
Dec 17, 2019 – 01:07:02 -
Episode 46: Phil Harrison (Sony, Xbox, Google)
Nov 18, 2019 – 01:09:45 -
Episode 45: Sean Krankel (Oxenfree, Afterparty)
Oct 8, 2019 – 01:01:15 -
Episode 44: Sam Lake (Max Payne, Alan Wake, Control, Quantum Break)
Jul 23, 2019 – 01:19:21 -
Episode 43: Bethesda Game Studios Director Todd Howard
Jun 4, 2019 – 01:29:39 -
Episode 42: Denis Dyack
May 7, 2019 – 01:12:30 -
Episode 41: Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot
Apr 9, 2019 – 58:30 -
Episode 40: Amy Hennig and Ted Price
Mar 26, 2019 – 50:52 -
Episode 39: Bonnie Ross
Feb 26, 2019 – 01:16:18 -
Episode 38: NBA 2K Gameplay Director Mike Wang
Dec 26, 2018 – 01:10:32 -
Episode 37: BioShock Infinite's and Underworld Ascendant's Joe Fielder
Nov 13, 2018 – 54:11 -
Episode 36: 3D Realms Founder Scott Miller
Oct 16, 2018 – 01:09:14 -
Episode 35: Insomniac Founder Ted Price
Sep 11, 2018 – 01:12:24 -
Episode 34: EA Sports Boss Cam Weber
Aug 14, 2018 – 01:01:25 -
Episode 33: Firewatch and Darksiders 3 Voice Actress Cissy Jones
Jul 25, 2018 – 01:05:25 -
Episode 32: RPG Guru Josh Sawyer
Jun 26, 2018 – 01:10:48 -
Episode 31: Xbox Creator Seamus Blackley
May 15, 2018 – 01:44:03 -
Episode 30: Josef Fares
Apr 10, 2018 – 01:11:59 -
Episode 29: Rare Studio Head Craig Duncan
Mar 20, 2018 – 01:33:41 -
Episode 28: Diablo Creator David Brevik
Feb 20, 2018 – 01:34:14 -
Episode 27: Journey, Flower, and Sky Creator Jenova Chen
Jan 30, 2018 – 01:35:27 -
Episode 26: Shadowrun and BattleTech Developer Mitch Gitelman
Dec 19, 2017 – 01:11:34 -
Episode 25 - Cuphead's Chad and Jared Moldenhauer
Nov 14, 2017 – 01:23:04 -
IGN Unfiltered Episode 24 - Steve Gaynor
Oct 17, 2017 – 01:27:09 -
Episode 23: Randy Pitchford Part 2 - Aliens: Colonial Marines, Battleborn, and More!
Sep 12, 2017 – 01:38:27 -
Episode 22: Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford
Sep 1, 2017 – 01:39:55 -
Episode 21: Deus Ex and System Shock Creator Warren Spector
Jul 14, 2017 – 01:11:22 -
Episode 20: Interplay Founder and RPG Guru Brian Fargo
Jun 29, 2017 – 43:49 -
Episode 19: Harmonix Co-Founder Alex Rigopulos
May 23, 2017 – 01:12:20 -
Episode 18: Renowned Game Designer Peter Molyneux
Apr 28, 2017 – 01:54:04 -
Episode 17: Ultima Creator and Astronaut Richard Garriott
Mar 31, 2017 – 01:48:15
Recent Reviews
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JJNYC114Top NotchVery refreshing to have intelligent and thoughtful conversation with people in the gaming industry. Ryan McCaffrey is an excellent host! My favorite gaming podcast!
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LaGrewGreat show!Great podcast with great content ! Get to know some interesting people and their stories !
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IGNsoundEdditorStopWhoever adds the sound effects just stopWhat’s the easiest way to ruin long form dialogue? Adding in sound effects randomly with no concern for the conversation. Check the Jason Schrier interview to understand what I’m talking about.
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InMyOpinionMinionUnderratedOne of the best underrated gaming podcasts on the internet. It’s a shame more people don’t know about this.
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JOSHM117Keeps Me Listening!I think unfiltereed is so interesting to listen to. Hearing hte backstory of some of the developers behind my favorite games is so great. I listened to the episode with Bonnie Ross and I was all in from there. Keep it going!
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GrahamTendo64Sound Engineering, GOOne of the only IGN podcasts to feature NO microphone blasting. My ears thank the geniuses behind Ryan Mccaffrey’s bar/studio because you figured out a way to keep your gawkward hosts from clanging their flailing bone-sleeves into the microphone at every opportunity. Now to go re-engineer any other podcasts mic set-up because IGN is rampant with these so called professional podcasters who love ear-banging you with a flopping limb crashing into the mic.
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FhiaksornGreat showRyan’s my most trusted games journalist. I think he’s one of the best in the business.
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Soft encounterStop appending these to the Xbox podcastStop appending these to the Xbox podcast
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Twinkie1717Love itAlways enjoyed Ryan’s work but this is where he shines. Keep them coming!
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AtlongsterGood. But shhh.Ryan, I like this show. You know what you’re doing. But please, please stop screaming at your audience, especially at the top of the show. This is a podcast not a top 40 countdown. Chill out man. It’s jarring to turn on the podcast and be bombarded by your perky classic dj presentation. This is also an issue for me on Unlocked.
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GMo!Fantastic Interview ShowRyan does an incredible job of interviewing these high profile guests! He always makes it fee comfortable while also giving due respect and praise to the bodies of work the guests have brought to us. Love the insight and behind the scenes tidbits you can’t find anywhere else.
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KennyT85One of the best podcasts around!This is one of the most enlightening, professional podcasts out there. Ryan McCaffrey does such a great job in each and every interview. He brings in the biggest and brightest personalitles in gaming. If you want to learn something about our favorite hobby and some of the trade secrets involved, this is a must listen!
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J VivonaSimply fascinatingRyan has an indellible way of bringing out the best in the movers and shakers of the video game industry. He is incisive, inquisitive, and passionate. Great interviews and great show all around.
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Pat moonThis is the best of IGN!I consume a lot of stuff from IGN and I love most of it, but this show is by far my favorite. Every episode provides amazing revelations and insight. It’s so important for fans of games to connect with the mindsets of game creators. It enriches our discussions of games and our joy from playing them. More Unfiltered please!
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thatguymillerMore then just a video podcastThis is so much more then a video podcast dives deep into the guest lives and really tries to understand how they got started in this Industry. The host Ryan does an amazing job asking great questions while still letting the guest be the star. 5stars every time it’s a must listen every month.
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AConnelly09One of the best video game podcastsSome of the best interviews in the industry by one of the best and most knowledgeable interviewers. Please keep it up.
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DENATURED17One of my favorite podcasts.I look forward to this podcast every month. Ryan always brings in great guests with great stories.
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PolyeidosBrilliant!Excellent, insightful interviews.
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Hodgebaba57I didn’t know this was a podcastI’ve been listening to Unlocked for close to 5 years, but I never checked this out because I assumed it was only a video on ign. Knowing it’s a podcast, I’m all in! I’m an idiot.
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DarkredashAwesomeI love this show, and I hope it can find the view s it needs to keep going. People need to hear from these creators!
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Emaloo to you tooBest IGN podcast!Easily the best IGN podcast. I only wish there were more episodes. If you’re interested at all in the people that make games, you really need to subscribe. Thanks Ryan!
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Blackipino JayBest gaming BTS around!IGN’s Unfiltered have set the bar high for the gaming podcast genre. Each episode has the best guests, and never has a dull moment. Ryan is an awesome interviewer with the way he engages with his guests. It’s also good that you can tell he does his research before each episode and keeps his interviews fresh by asking the right questions. I would recommend this show to fellow gamers or just people who enjoy how things are made. Keep it up Ryan!
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thesnowman21Great contentLove these long form interviews by Ryan. Keep up the good work.
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Sstrieker1IGN at its best!Ryan’s passion project has delivered a unique, behind the curtain view of game development. I’m always excited to see what / who he has brought into the studio to get a perspective all its own!
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OU20Top Notch Gaming InterviewsIGN Unfiltered is one of my top podcasts, Ryan does an incredible job interviewing the gaming industries most storied individuals. Keep up the great work, looking forward to future episodes.
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N2IndieReally unique gaming podcastJust finished the latest interview with Jenova Chen. I was surprisingly moved in the interview, prompting me to write a review. I love listening to creative minds and never had the opportunity to do so in regard to gaming. Some, like the jenova chen interview, feel like conversations with great artists. It’s wonderful to be able to pull back the curtain on these people and see the inspiration behind some of their works. I can’t wait for more.
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Gorthar the HonorableThe No Clip of podcasts!One of the most in depth, honest look st some of the gaming industry's most influential and fascinating developers and other key figures. Cannot recommend enough.
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abonilla11Incredible!Thank you for doing what you do! Under appreciated but one of the best gaming podcasts out there, informative, inspiring and definitely worth the every second.
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Serninator86Best interview podcastI look forward to each episode. Listening to the smart questions that Ryan asks to notable members of the gaming industry is a real treat. I love learning about the personal side of game development and this is a great view into that world. Keep it up!
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LmjthehitmanGreat interviewsLove hearing where these game directors come from and what influenced them.
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fusilliericSo MUCH insight!Ryan isn't a great “Games-journalist”, he’s a great Journalist-journalist (period). His smart questions, genuine interest, an rapport with games industry creative types really come across in each interview; even the guests I didn’t have any interest in initially.
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JoLoBroFascinatingOne of the only ways to get deep dives and fascinating tales straight from devs. Ryan masterfully steers convos with a variety of topics covered
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2018jschmeeckle👍🏻Best video game interview podcast out there!
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PovlakEnjoy the long form interviewI really enjoy the long format and Ryan taking us through a journey of the people creating games and what they think of the industry
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ac sliceGreat podcast!Ryan does a great job going in-depth with the most influential people in the games industry. I enjoy hearing about how these awesome people got their start and the background industry stuff you never hear about. Keep it up!
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Sean St.LedgerIGN Unfiltered is the best video game podcast out there!I love IGN Unfiltered! This show is an in-depth interview show with titans of the gaming industry and it's truest fascinating to learn how the guests became so influential. It's also equally fascinating to learn how some of my favorite games and even games I've never played get created. The passion both Ryan and the interviewee convey for their craft's within the gaming industry is beyond compare and as a gamer/listener it's a real treat to gain the insight this show provides If you happen to read this Ryan, you are killing it and keep up the great work.
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OgswagtrillBest interviewsMost interesting stories I've heard in games. Ryan is a great interviewer and is always prepared. He's he Nardwaur of video games! Check out unlocked on IGN too! Thanks for the awesome podcasts Ryan!
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KNRZSNMonthly highlightSome of the most interesting interviews with some of the most interesting people in video games.
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RelliteBest Interviews EverI love hearing Ryan dissect the inner minds of these brilliant game designers. This makes me want to go back to school to get into game design, super inspiring work!
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BigDaddyAtraI love the deep diveExactly like the title says, Ryan does a great job on this show keep it up!
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anaper123Wow absolutely amazingThis podcast nails it just incredible interesting conversations keep it up
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Pauly P0pRyan's best workThe older I get the more I can't stand IGN, and it's shallow take on video game culture and it's poor representation of gamers as a whole, most gamers are regular working class people and just because we don't dye our hair blue doesn't mean we love games any less.... with that being said This is by far the most interesting and informative podcast that has anything to with IGN and is actually very good regardless of who publishes it. I've always like Ryan and he seems sincere. I'm happy he got this gig and I hope they stick with him and this format. I wish IGN would put out more mature content.
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deadpixels1Great interviewsreally great long form interviews. Great job Ryan
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Kev100100A Fascinating Look From A Different AngleRyan does a great job exploring a different side of the industry with people who have such interesting stories, stories that for some reason otherwise go untold. Keep it up. I have loved all 10 episodes so far and look forward to who ever comes next.
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CJ4290One of the best things to see in my podcast feedThis is an amazing podcast, if you have any interest in Gaming, this is a great listen. Ik you've been getting some flack from some idiots on the Internet, but know that this is an amazing podcast, I've listen to every episode, and will continue listening, it's great hearing these stories from greats in gaming. The story about Phil asking if he should quit too, just reaffirmed my belief that he's the right person for Xbox, and a great person to be in the gaming community. Please continue this series.
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xReMINGT0NAmazing Podcast!Ryan was born to do Radio! His voice is easy to listen to & his interviewing prowess is undeniable. Seriously give this a listen as you'll get a better understanding as to what goes on behind the scenes in gaming as well as the chance to get an "inside look" into these popular game developers heads as Ryan really asks the tough questions. 5 Stars without a doubt!
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OldmanmojoTop ShelfThank you Ryan. It is so nice to get the behind-the-scenes looks and information that your interviews provide.
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ccanfield1Amazing Video Game InterviewsI absolutely love this podcast ! Ryan McCaffrey interviews some of the most interesting people in the gaming industry. Each episode is enlightening and entertaining. I didn't originally know much about some of the people before listening to the podcasts and each time left with an understanding and appreciation for their work. I look forward to each new episode and only wish that they were more frequent. If you a fan of video games and have any appreciation for gaming history, you owe it to yourself to listen to this podcast.
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JeZuS213Great show Ryan!Ryan has always been a great interviewer and this show is a perfect outlet for his talents. Excellent show!!
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Holy ShadowsLong form interviews with top notch peopleThis is by far one of my favorite Podcast not only at IGN but out of the many i listen to weekly. While this is only a monthly podcast, it is worth every minute. There is so much story that never is told outside of closed doors but you sure can expect those stories to surface in an exciting and engaging way that really makes you think. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to hear form top executives in the gaming industry or anyone that just loves a good story.
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